EcoMetro

Parents and teachers throughout the Portland Metro region are coming together to share ideas, inspiration and motivation. The recently-formed Portland Eco-School Network focuses its energy on sustainability efforts at local schools. Only in existence for the past year, the network already includes representatives...

This May, Oregon Walk + Bike to School will turn Walk + Bike Day into Walk + Bike Month. Parents who want to get involved by organizing an event for your child or child's school should visit walknbike.org . Businesses can help by donating raffle prizes (bike lights, backpacks and family event tickets...

Is there a safe biking or walking route between your neighborhood and school? Look for an established route through the Oregon Walk+Bike to School , and educational materials through or use their resources to start your own. Make note of the time it takes to walk and various routes in the kids section...

Create a locally-sourced organic lunch program to bring farm fresh organic foods into your school lunchroom. The Ecotrust Farm to School Program has basic information to get you started. If you use bag lunches from home make them waste free — a typical disposable lunch, with items like single-serve yogurt...